Doro

Hello, my name is Doro and I’m from Germany. 

I am 46 years old I have been suffering from heartburn since 2009 and have had regular gastroscopy because of it. 

In 2014, a salmon-colored offshoot of C0M1 was found, always without metaplasia in the biopsies. 

In 2024, Barrett's esophagus C0M1 without dysplasia was diagnosed for the first time in the biopsy. 

I have always taken PPIs when needed, and since the diagnosis of Barrett, I have been taking esomeprazole every day. Since then, I have been receiving treatment at a reflux center. I am generally a bit anxious about illnesses, so I was initially at my wits' end after the diagnosis. 

Of course, I googled it online, which wasn't great, as a lot of the information wasn't always helpful. Since I joined the Facebook group Barrett Esophagus Awareness, I have received a lot of good information. 

I try not to attach too much importance to Barrett and to get on with my life. But sometimes I worry too. I eat and drink whatever I want (even though some doctors say low-acid, no coffee, no chocolate... because I still want to live, after all). It doesn't cause heartburn, but sometimes I still get it. 

I've cut down on alcohol, except on vacation, when I can have the occasional extra beer. I take my PPIs and go for check-ups; I think that's the most important thing I can do.

Greetings Doro